HUNTSVILLE, Alabama - One of Huntsville's longest-running summer events will be back this month with a youth science and arts symposium.

The Tennessee Valley Jazz Society's annual Jazz-N-June Festival will be held June 20 at the Cooper House, located at 405 Randolph Ave. The festival, which will feature budding scientists and artists, is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon.

Howard Bankhead, director of the Jazz Society, said that the festival, which began in 1986, has become one of the most multicultural, educational and entertaining events in the Rocket City.

"The festival's major thrust is youth development and we believe that giving our youth more opportunities to experience wholesome and educational activities will promote a positive change in character development," Bankhead said.

Some of the activities at this year's festival will include youth and adult golf clinics, music clinics, a science and art fair and a youth poetry contest. There will also be a robotics competition.

To learn more about this year's event, as well as the Jazz Society, visit its website at tvjs.webs.com.